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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday justified the U.S. military’s decision to fire a second missile in a heavily scrutinized attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea by claiming that two suspected drug smugglers were trying to right the vessel after it had capsized in the initial strike.Trump also backtracked on whether he was open to releasing the video footage of the second strike. Last week, Trump told reporters he saw “no problem” in releasing the footage, but on Monday he said he would leave the decision to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The Republican administration is facing calls…
According to a statement from the Public Interest Research Group, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 has removed language that would have granted the US military the right to repair its own equipment rather than requiring it to use official defense contractors for maintenance. This bill is still being considered by Congress, but it is uncertain whether the right to repair language is likely to be re-introduced once it has been removed.”Despite support from Republicans, Democrats, the White House and key military leaders, troops will keep waiting for repairs they could perform themselves,” US PIRG Legislative Associate…
A crypto analyst has revisited long-term charts from 2012-2015, noting that the current Bitcoin (BTC) cycle shows striking similarities to this timeline, in terms of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and price action. During the 2017-2015 bull run, BTC experienced one of the strongest multi-year advances before bottoming out. The market expert claims that the same sequence of peaks and pullbacks observed in that timeline is now unfolding again in this cycle. Bitcoin RSI Comparison Signals Bottoming Structure Bitcoin’s latest momentum study by crypto analyst Tony Severino has drawn significant attention from market watchers. In his X post on December…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has sounded the alarm over alleged “quid pro quo” arrangements after many tech companies donated to renovating the White House ballroom; yet the Massachusetts progressive received nearly $2 million from tech platforms over her political career. Warren and other Democrats last week pressed the leaders of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta over their donations to back President Donald Trump’s renovation of the White House ballroom. The senators asked the tech leaders to “provide details on their donations to support President Trump’s White House ballroom — and whether the companies have any quid pro quo arrangements with…
As a result, it holds potential for significant growth and mainstream adoption. These factors make Pepeto stand out in the crowded presale market.What Makes Pepeto Stand Out Among New Presales?Pepeto stands out among new presales because it brings real innovation and real value, something most early stage tokens never offer. Its ecosystem is already taking shape on Ethereum, featuring zero fee swapping, a cross chain Pepeto Exchange, and high-potential staking returns, giving early buyers a way to grow their holdings even before listings. The presale has already raised over $7M, showing strong market confidence, while the current micro price of $0.000000169…
Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,150 level after a volatile Sunday session that left traders divided on what comes next. Some analysts warn that ETH’s recent bounce is nothing more than a temporary pause before the downtrend resumes, while others see signs of a potential bullish reversal forming at current levels. Related Reading Fresh data from Binance reveals that Ethereum is now entering a delicate phase. Price momentum has clearly weakened, yet open interest remains relatively high despite the decline from the $3,900 region. This disconnect highlights a major shift in futures market behavior: traders are holding positions, but not aggressively…
Despite making some moves to address the proliferation of AI-generated audio on its platform, Spotify failed to catch a copycat making imitations of music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. The long-running experimental rock band from Australia, has been a vocal critic of Spotify and was one of several artists that took their music off the platform in the summer. The move was in response to the discovery that outgoing CEO Daniel Ek was a leading investor in an AI-focused weapons and military company. Today, a poster on Reddit was recommended what appeared to be an AI-generated copy of…
TOPSHOT – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, on April 3, 2025. Wall Street stocks sank in early trading on April 3,2025, joining a global equity selloff after President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement exacerbated worries about a trade war and global economic downturn. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images2025 looks to be a relatively strong year with the S&P 500 with the index currently up 17% year-to-date with less than four full weeks remaining. This…
Podcast host and physician Dr. Peter Attia is the latest to join the online learning platform, which includes such celebrity instructors as Kim Kardashian, director James Cameron, tennis superstar Serena Williams and many others All products featured on Athletech News are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Unless you’ve got the resources of an A-list athlete, chances are you don’t have the likes of lifespan expert Dr. Peter Attia, neuroscientist and sleep specialist Matthew Walker and 12-time Coach of the Year Mike Krzyzewski (aka Coach K)…
The outlook for XRP is becoming increasingly polarized as traders, analysts, and industry critics weigh in on its price trajectory, governance model, and growing institutional interest. Related Reading Recent market activity reflects a complex environment where both technical signals and structural concerns are shaping sentiment. As whale sell-offs, ETF inflows, and a revived decentralization debate collide, XRP finds itself at a critical moment that is testing assumptions about its long-term viability. XRP’s price records some momentum on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview New Participation Models and Market Volatility A wave of alternative yield platforms, including BlackchainMining, has entered…